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Directorate Navy Acquisition - Benefits Manager

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UK Ministry of Defence

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Portsmouth

AI generated summary

  • You must develop a benefits strategy, confirm programme benefits, manage risks, and support training in Acquisition while tracking metrics and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • You will develop benefits strategies, map dependencies, conduct profiling, manage risks, oversee realization plans, and support training across programmes.

Requirements

  • Develop and maintain a benefits management strategy for all major programmes in Acquisition recording priorities and timescales for realisation of benefits and methodologies for monitoring, tracking and assessing them.
  • Identify, define and confirm benefits of each programme or change initiative in relation to Navy Command’s strategic objectives securing ownership and management in appropriate business areas.
  • Map the benefits for each programme recording dependencies between benefits, outputs, outcomes and those benefits identified in other programmes ensuring clarity on which programme benefits are to be claimed against ensuring benefits are not claimed by more than one change initiative.
  • Conduct benefits profiling using bench-marking to identify metrics and methodologies for tracking. Provide a system for assessing financial benefits, their inclusion in investment appraisals and discounted cash flow workings where appropriate return can be identified and claimed and setting out evidence for scrutiny prior to major decision points.
  • Identify risks to the achievement of benefits in particular those arising from the business environment and assess the sensitivity of the benefits to these risks, working with the risk management specialists to ensure risks are appropriately recorded and managed in all programmes.
  • Develop and manage Benefits realisation plans linking to the achievement of Capability Gates/Milestones for each programme setting out lag and lead indicators and including milestones and reporting schedules. Ensure benefits are set out as a key element of business cases including their likely success, the impact of not achieving benefits and the cost benefits analysis or return on investment aspects of the business case.
  • Support the provision of schedule management, risk management, assumptions management for programmes across the Directorate.
  • Provision of PCT related activity to support Programmes across the Directorate.
  • Support the development of P3M training, mentoring and upskilling activity across Acquisition.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a benefits management strategy for all major programmes in Acquisition recording priorities and timescales for realisation of benefits and methodologies for monitoring, tracking and assessing them.
  • Identify, define and confirm benefits of each programme or change initiative in relation to Navy Command’s strategic objectives securing ownership and management in appropriate business areas.
  • Map the benefits for each programme recording dependencies between benefits, outputs, outcomes and those benefits identified in other programmes ensuring clarity on which programme benefits are to be claimed against ensuring benefits are not claimed by more than one change initiative.
  • Conduct benefits profiling using bench-marking to identify metrics and methodologies for tracking. Provide a system for assessing financial benefits, their inclusion in investment appraisals and discounted cash flow workings where appropriate return can be identified and claimed and setting out evidence for scrutiny prior to major decision points.
  • Identify risks to the achievement of benefits in particular those arising from the business environment and assess the sensitivity of the benefits to these risks, working with the risk management specialists to ensure risks are appropriately recorded and managed in all programmes.
  • Develop and manage Benefits realisation plans linking to the achievement of Capability Gates/Milestones for each programme setting out lag and lead indicators and including milestones and reporting schedules. Ensure benefits are set out as a key element of business cases including their likely success, the impact of not achieving benefits and the cost benefits analysis or return on investment aspects of the business case.
  • Support the provision of schedule management, risk management, assumptions management for programmes across the Directorate.
  • Provision of PCT related activity to support Programmes across the Directorate.
  • Support the development of P3M training, mentoring and upskilling activity across Acquisition.

FAQs

What is the main role of the Benefits Manager in the Directorate Navy Acquisition?

The Benefits Manager is responsible for leading and supporting Benefits Management activities within the directorate, ensuring that necessary controls and documentation are in place to support effective decision making across multiple programmes.

What are the working hours for this position?

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion within the team?

Yes, the organization values diversity within the team and operates flexible ways of working to accommodate various needs.

What qualifications or experience are required for the Benefits Manager role?

The role requires a strong understanding of benefits management, including experience in developing and maintaining a benefits management strategy as well as familiarity with P3M (Portfolio, Programme, and Project Management) methodologies.

What benefits does the job offer?

The role offers 25 days paid annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), a competitive pension scheme, personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and additional perks such as discount schemes and bicycle/season ticket loans.

Will I be required to work in the office?

Yes, the role expects a minimum of 60% of working time to be spent in the office, but there is flexibility for home-based work where business needs allow.

Does this position require any specific technical skills?

Yes, candidates will be assessed against the technical skill of P3M27 Benefits Management during the selection process.

What kind of training opportunities are available?

The organization supports personal and professional development, including opportunities for apprenticeships and working towards membership of a professional body.

Is there a probation period for new recruits?

Yes, external recruits who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Can I expect feedback after my application?

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Are there any nationality requirements for this job?

Yes, the position is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries, and certain EU nationals under specified conditions.

Who can I contact for more information about this job?

You can contact Jen Archer at jenny.archer119@mod.gov.uk or call 03001695468 for more information.

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